Stupid question regarding the weiler

silverbullets

silverbullets

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I just got my Sage weiler, I notice a difference in scale colors with the tan scales. Do people just put oil on the scales to give it that redish brown look as apposed to the plain tan?
 
The micarta will change color with use, just the oils from your hands can darken the grip in time. To speed this up some use a little mineral oil.
 
sb:

Not a stupid question at all. Micarta can vary quite a bit in tone depending on the batch it came from, how it's milled and whether or not it is wet or oiled. Tan gets darker with use or if you put water or oil on it. Most of the Chopweilers I have seen have fairly light tan slabs. Here is a pic of mine, unoiled, but used. It's still about the same as it was when new.

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thanks for the heads up guys, it was just odd that some of the ones I saw were a lot darker. Makes sense that it darkens with use. Damn I love that blade, just need to get some pants for her, probably a spec ops sheath but not sure, might opt for leather.
 
Silver Bullet,

I've actually taken a little RIG grease, rubbed some in my palm, and then run my hands around the hilt. This will speed up the color, and it will shock you how much more grip you get. Use ONLY a little, don't gunk it. You can alos use WD-40, Hoppe's oil, Tri-Flow, etc.
 
Well the tan handles on my Muddy Meaner Street are a lot darker and reddish than the ones on my Sage & Tan Chopweiler. I think it's 'cause Busse uses canvas micarta vs. Rat's Linen Micarta.
 
I'm pretty sure that both the Sage Chopweiler and the Muddy Meaner are both canvas micarta - not linen.

The difference is that Rats are neat and tidy - the grips stayed clean during manufacture.The trough slop got on the pig's Muddy Meaner. ;)
 
I rubbed mineral oil on my tan scales and they turned a reddish brown when they dried.
Looks nice aginst the sage blade.
 
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